Chapter 16

Isabella Summers—that was Isabelle's new identity. Noah only needed one glance to memorize every detail. He let go of the clerk and turned to leave, only to be met by a wave of police officers storming into the building. They arrested him for causing a public disturbance. He did not resist and silently followed them to the station. On the way, he messaged Ricky with Isabelle's new information and ordered a full investigation into her whereabouts. News of Noah's arrest spread like wildfire, sparking a wave of speculation online. Before long, people began digging into his past, and old scandals quickly resurfaced. Rumors claimed he had used shady tactics to take down business competitors. Some said he had detained and harmed people unlawfully. Others accused him of twisting contracts and grabbing assets through underhanded deals. Rumors about Isabelle flared up as well. Some claimed she had once been a beggar. Others accused her of blackmail or claimed she had dirt on Noah and had